1 dead after vehicle goes over cliff along Highway 1 in San Mateo County

A man is dead after a vehicle went over a cliff along Highway 1 in San Mateo County Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Cal Fire CZU said the crash happened in the area of Gray Whale Cove State Beach, which is located north of Half Moon Bay.

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The California Highway Patrol said the vehicle went over the southbound direction of Highway 1 and the driver was pronounced dead at 1:45 p.m.

Traffic in both directions of Highway 1 will be impacted while crews work to recover the vehicle and body. All lanes in the area are expected to reopen by 3:30 p.m.

This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.

UPDATE: One lane traffic control is in effect at Gray Whale Cove on Highway 1 in @sanmateoco Firefighters have reached the vehicle over the cliff 200ft down, and a CHP helicopter has lowered one person onto the rocks where the vehicle has landed. Multiple agencies are on scene. pic.twitter.com/uTJUTvPGa8
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) April 18, 2024

There is a vehicle over the cliff at Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Montara. Traffic on Highway 1 will be impacted. Stay tuned for updates. Please give emergency vehicles room to operate. @KCBSAMFMTraffic @CaltransD4 @sanmateoco @SMCSheriff pic.twitter.com/qAifCedmId
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) April 18, 2024

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From @sanmateoco SMC Alert: Both directions of traffic are impacted for the next 2-3 hours on Hwy 1 South of Gray Whale Cove due to a vehicle accident. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/BVD83AMth2
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) April 18, 2024